Farmer Boys opens restaurants in California, Las Vegas

July 30, 2014

Farmer Boys announced the opening of two new restaurants recently, in Beaumont, Calif., and Las Vegas.

Green Beans Coffee opening at Pittsburgh International Airport

July 30, 2014

Green Beans Coffee Company recently announced its opening in Concourse A of the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The restaurant is its first location in…

McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'

Firecrust Neapolitan jumps into fast casual pizza space

July 29, 2014

Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria has opened its first restaurant in Dallas, and has begun construction on its second location in Plano, Texas.

Webinar will introduce beacon, geo-fencing basics for restaurants

July 29, 2014

Beacons can be powerful tools for reaching customers right outside a restaurant's front door, and getting them through the front door.

Tyson Foods sells poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil

July 29, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with JBS SA to sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil. According to a news release, the…

Teriyaki Madness inks franchise deal with not-for-profit organization

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Both entities expect to benefit from the non-profit/for-profit partnership.

Fresh To Order intros mobile payments, loyalty app

July 29, 2014

Fresh To Order has introduced a new mobile app that allows guests to pay for their meals and earn rewards. The Fresh To Order App is now available through the…

FreshBerry opens 20th location in Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2014

Tulsa, Okla.-based FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt has opened its 20th store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with franchise partner United Food Company.

Habit showcasing Hatch chiles for limited time

July 29, 2014

Habit Restaurants LLC will add the Hatch Chile Charburger to its menu from Aug. 20 through Sept.30 at more than 90 locations. The Habit’s launch of the new…

How Do You Roll? inks 35 unit SoCal expansion deal

July 29, 2014

How Do You Roll? recently inked a deal with MMLS Holdings LLC to develop 35 units across Southern California over the next 10 years.

San Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike

July 29, 2014

On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…

Wingstop posts strong second quarter

July 29, 2014

Wingstop reported a 15.3-percent increase in same-store sales growth in Q2 2014.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe open co-branded unit in Islamabad

July 29, 2014

Fatburger announced today the opening of its first co-branded location in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Buffalo's offers half-off Death Valley wings

July 29, 2014

Buffalo's and participating Buffalo's Express locations plan to mark National Chicken Wing Day today by offering half off Death Valley wings.

Blazing Onion Burger partners with eTouchMenu for order and payment app

July 29, 2014

Blazing Onion Burger will partner with eTouchMenu to launch an iPad app for guest-initiated order and payment.

Jimmy John's donates $1 million to families of fallen, disabled soldiers

July 29, 2014

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches announced today it is donating $1 million to benefit families of America's fallen and disabled military service men and women…

The Restaurant of the Future: How Technology will Transform the Guest Experience

As new technology slowly creeps into the restaurant world, a picture of the future is emerging. No part of the guest experience will be unchanged, starting…

Blending Cell Phones and Guest Pagers: The Evolution of Paging Systems in the Hospitality Industry

In the hospitality industry, a paging system is as common as knives and forks. However, as cell phone technology became widely adopted, the need for a hybrid…

On Cue Turns Wait Time Management into a Well-Oiled Machine

Alondra Hot Wings Restaurant & Grill is a full-service restaurant with four locations in Los Angeles County. The vision of Alondra Hot Wings is to serve…